Does 8 ounces still= 1 cup?

[NHdisneylover]

Yes, Fahrenheit is a scale that better describes temperature differences in a manner people can relate to. I did use metric measurements in a wine blending class I took in June. But they had charts set up so we didn't have to do any math because as the winemaker put it, "nobody understands the metric system". I had forgotten about that comment until just now.

Except for, you know, the vast majority of the world where it is actually used (and this includes many scientists in those few places that do not, plus many of us ex pats who adjusted after a couple of years away and now much prefer the more logical metric system, etc)

 

[minnie mum]

Yes, Fahrenheit is a scale that better describes temperature differences in a manner people can relate to. I did use metric measurements in a wine blending class I took in June. But they had charts set up so we didn't have to do any math because as the winemaker put it, "nobody understands the metric system". I had forgotten about that comment until just now.

Would I be making a really wild assumption if I was to bet a bottle of decent pinot grigio that your esteemed vintner was American?

 

[Unas]

The TSA doesn't care about weight - only volume. Every liquid in your carry on must be in a container that is 3.4 fluid ounces or less. Weight has nothing to do with it.

Good luck finding the volume on a toothpaste label. It is measured by weight consistent with federal requirements.

 

[Unas]

Can't say in 58 years I have had to do any of those calculations.

Have a chat with one of the engineers at your broadcast station.

 

[Turn the Page]

The TSA doesn't care about weight - only volume. Every liquid in your carry on must be in a container that is 3.4 fluid ounces or less. Weight has nothing to do with it.

Sure, but if the container doesn't say how many ounces it is, only the metric weight, the TSA likely won't know what to do with it.

I was actually thinking about this the other day. I have a prescription nasal spray I wanted to take with me when we fly to Florida in October and I checked the bottle to see if it was less than 3 ounces and it doesn't say. It only has the weight in grams.

 

[bcla]

Sure, but if the container doesn't say how many ounces it is, only the metric weight, the TSA likely won't know what to do with it.

I was actually thinking about this the other day. I have a prescription nasal spray I wanted to take with me when we fly to Florida in October and I checked the bottle to see if it was less than 3 ounces and it doesn't say. It only has the weight in grams.

If it's liquid it's probably about the density of water. However, the container is typically going to be a larger volume than the contents. As far as metric goes, it's supposed to be 100 ml, so generally 100 grams is a close enough approximation for most liquids, pastes, and gels. I can't really imagine airport screeners thinking this over too hard.

 

[Alesia]

Sure, but if the container doesn't say how many ounces it is, only the metric weight, the TSA likely won't know what to do with it.

I was actually thinking about this the other day. I have a prescription nasal spray I wanted to take with me when we fly to Florida in October and I checked the bottle to see if it was less than 3 ounces and it doesn't say. It only has the weight in grams.

The TSA requires the container to be clearly marked with the volume in either fluid ounces or milliliters.

Your nasal spray is a non-issue because medically necessary liquids are exempt.

 

[Turn the Page]

If it's liquid it's probably about the density of water. However, the container is typically going to be a larger volume than the contents. As far as metric goes, it's supposed to be 100 ml, so generally 100 grams is a close enough approximation for most liquids, pastes, and gels. I can't really imagine airport screeners thinking this over too hard.

The TSA requires the container to be clearly marked with the volume in either fluid ounces or milliliters.

Your nasal spray is a non-issue because medically necessary liquids are exempt.

Wonderful. Thank you. I was a bit worried how that would work out.

I have chronic sinus issues and flying tends to ramp them up. I normally take a double dose of sudafed every time I fly which prevents problems and also helps me sleep like a baby on the plane but I thought perhaps it would be a little mean to sleep and leave DFi to deal with both the kids on his own. Plus, the nasal spray would likely be more effective.

I'm glad to know it shouldn't be an issue.

 

[tvguy]

Would I be making a really wild assumption if I was to bet a bottle of decent pinot grigio that your esteemed vintner was American?

Chilean, actually.

 

[minnie mum]

Chilean, actually.

How interesting, considering Chile has used the metric system for over 150 years.

 

[Ladygoldenhair]

The 2 cups by volume, the weight is by the grams/ coming to 8 oz.

 

[tvguy]

Have a chat with one of the engineers at your broadcast station.

40 years ago maybe. Everything today they do it plug and play basically, string cable, install hardware, and call the vendor when there is a failure so they can log in remotely to troubleshoot.

A few months back there was a discussion about how much engineering at TV stations has changed. The oldest person in our engineering department he is the Chief and he is 50. That means he was 14 when the First Class ticket went away, and along with it the dreaded math component.
There are exactly two people in our building that have ever held any kind of FCC license. One is an air board operator who is 61 and had a First class ticket, and me I had a third class ticket, and somehow managed to stumble through the relatively easy math involved with that..

 

[tvguy]

How interesting, considering Chile has used the metric system for over 150 years.

Well, he was playing to an American group. Maybe it was a personal joke if he was familiar with metrics, and none of the people he does business with are. And he didn't look to be 150 years old.

 

[SirDuff]

Good luck finding the volume on a toothpaste label. It is measured by weight consistent with federal requirements.

Do you know why? Canadian toothpaste is labeled by volume (at least, all three tubes I just checked are).

 

[Skippy918]

I prefer metric as well. I wish tooling and equipment would switch. It's hard to visualize what size a 5/32 hex head is. Millimeters is so much better for measurements that small.

 

[bcla]

Do you know why? Canadian toothpaste is labeled by volume (at least, all three tubes I just checked are).

US toothpaste is labeled by weight. However, just because it doesn't list volume doesn't mean that airport security is going to reject it. I mean - if I've got a tiny travel size tube of toothpaste, it will clearly look like it's less than 100 ml. They're not going to go over every single label to see if it's properly labeled in a unit of volume. They might if it looks to be over 100 ml.

 

[minnie mum]

I'd really like to know when the US will join the rest of the world and go metric. According to our friend Google, the only countries still clinging to the old Imperial system are Liberia, Myanmar, and the USA. Maybe then I can finally ditch my old measuring spoons and cups.

 

[bcla]

I'd really like to know when the US will join the rest of the world and go metric. According to our friend Google, the only countries still clinging to the old Imperial system are Liberia, Myanmar, and the USA. Maybe then I can finally ditch my old measuring spoons and cups.

I dunno. I saw produce sold in British Columbia by the pound. I think they tend to understand English units in Canada.

However, those measuring spoons tend to match metric. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. Now if you're talking cups, then I guess you're going to need to ditch them.

 

[Skywalker]

Well, he was playing to an American group. Maybe it was a personal joke if he was familiar with metrics, and none of the people he does business with are. And he didn't look to be 150 years old.

No doubt the poor guy was frustrated with his audience and finally made a dang chart to avoid pulling his hair out. Cause yeah, the metric system is not confusing at all. It is like anything else, only confusing when you know nothing about it.
Around here, people move between metric and imperial easily = a sort of bilingualism, if you will. lol.

 

[FlightlessDuck]

Yes, Fahrenheit is a scale that better describes temperature differences in a manner people can relate to. I did use metric measurements in a wine blending class I took in June. But they had charts set up so we didn't have to do any math because as the winemaker put it, "nobody understands the metric system". I had forgotten about that comment until just now.

Temperature conversion isn't that hard.

C -> F = (C * 9/5) + 32
F -> C = (F - 32) * 5/9

But as I said before, and someone else ha said, Celsius is much harder to relate to.